True, but a big part of it is they are looking to dump Ethier, and they are going to have to take on big salary and give up prospects to get it done(that is if they want a player actually worth the salary). If they traded for Garza, I can't see the Cubs taking on Ethier so they probably have to give up just as many prospects. Besides, the Dodgers have demonstrated they'd rather spend to get the better player. They seem to be interested in making more of a statement to their fans. Being in the NL West, acquiring Peavy would tell their fans they are going all out more than acquiring the others, I would think.

With that offense in that division they should be making a serious run this year. With Ramirez back they have a legitimate shot at going deep in the playoffs if they can find the pitching. They looked all kinds of scary last night when I went to the game here in SF.

Kershaw, Ryu, Peavy and Greinke is one of the best top 4's in the game. And pitching in the NL Peavy would be even more deadly...

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The Dodgers acquired Nolasco from the Marlins for basically a bucket of balls, so perhaps they're still in the market for Peavy too. The main piece was Josh Wall, a 2nd round pick from '05 who has a 5.60 ERA in AAA now.

The Dodgers acquired Nolasco from the Marlins for basically a bucket of balls, so perhaps they're still in the market for Peavy too. The main piece was Josh Wall, a 2nd round pick from '05 who has a 5.60 ERA in AAA now.

Utter giveaway..except that they are picking up full salary i believe, which was want Miami probably wanted most.

Utter giveaway..except that they are picking up full salary i believe, which was want Miami probably wanted most.

That always seems what Loria wants. He either puts together a high-priced team to win a WS or he shoots for a payroll under $50 million that sheds most major talent. Nolasco was 20% of their team salary. After him, I'm not sure if anyone is making over $3 million.

That always seems what Loria wants. He either puts together a high-priced team to win a WS or he shoots for a payroll under $50 million that sheds most major talent. Nolasco was 20% of their team salary. After him, I'm not sure if anyone is making over $3 million.

Besides last year's gimmick opening up the ballpark taxpayers paid for (and way overpaid for), has he ever done this?

Besides last year's gimmick opening up the ballpark taxpayers paid for (and way overpaid for), has he ever done this?

You're right. I forgot he wasn't around there in '97 when they won the series and when they raised payroll in '05, their huge payroll jump was only to $60 million. When they won the series in '03, their payroll was only $45 million.